Remove Carpet Transition Strip

Tap the strip onto the groove of the track with a rubber mallet starting at one end and tapping down to the other.

Remove carpet transition strip.

Remove a z bar by placing a flat pry bar under the edge of the carpet and floor along the transition and gently applying pressure to pry up on the carpet edge. If the broken piece is still attached to the locking strip carefully pry it up in small increments using a screwdriver and hammer. T molding is trim used to create a smooth transition between two different styles of floorboards often laminate or wood. In this video i share my diy strategy on how to remove old flooring transition strips without damaging the existing floor.

Removing t molding is similar to removing other trim just make sure to work with the shape of the t molding to avoid breaking it. The z bar is a metal strip installed. Removing a carpet strip in the doorway to prep for the installation of floor tile. Cut the transition strip to fit the length of the tracks with a circular saw.

If you have a metal transition that s in good condition the installer may decide to leave it in place. Remove the broken section of transition strip. Joe is still working on his carpet removal project it s now. When you come to a transition where the carpet meets another section of carpet or other flooring cut the carpet and leave the transition in place photo 2.